Johnson-Murdoch Tennis Complex

The Pamela Diehl Johnson-J. Murray Murdoch Tennis Complex serves as the home of the Yellow Jackets. The site is named after Cedarville’s former head coaches, who are both members of the NAIA Hall of Fame.

The complex features nine lighted courts located on the north edge of the campus. The facility was opened in 1996 and includes a Latex-ite colorcoating and cushion surface.

The venue has served as host of numerous tournaments. The list includes the Wilson/ITA NAIA Midwest Regional Championship, Mid-Ohio Conference Women's Championship, NAIA Great Lakes Men's Sectional, NCCAA Men's Invitational, NAIA Region IX Men's and Women's Championships, the NCCAA National Tournament, and the Great Midwest Athletic Conference Women’s Championship.

Cedarville utilizes indoor facilities at the Five Seasons Sports Club in Kettering, Ohio. The Jackets also use courts in the Doden Field House on a limited basis.

Johnson coached the women's tennis team from 1977 through 2006. Her squad posted 280 victories and made 12 NAIA National Tournament appearances. The Lady Jackets won four NAIA Region IX titles, eight conference championships, and had 29 NAIA Scholar-Athletes. Johnson has served on the NAIA National Tournament Committee from 1985-2006 and was the national tournament director beginning in 1989.

Murdoch piled up 563 victories during a 29-year coaching career from 1966 through 1994. The Yellow Jackets were a dominant force with five undefeated seasons, 23 NAIA District 22 titles, and 23 Mid-Ohio Conference championships. His teams won 88 straight dual matches from 1972 through 1976 and had a best-ever 8th-place showing at the NAIA Nationals in 1989. Murdoch also served as the NAIA National Tournament Director.

A plate affixed to the sign that has been erected at the south end of the tennis complex reads, "In grateful recognition of the Christian testimony and faithful service of Dr. Pamela Diehl Johnson and Dr. J. Murray Murdoch as Hall of Fame tennis coaches and leaders in the success of the NAIA and NCCAA Championships. Dedicated September 22, 2007."